Reasons for failure

• King and Norfolk appeared to agree with rebel demands. Pardon for rebels, parliament to be held in York and rebel leaders to meet the King in London.
• The rebels trusted the King and believed he was unaware of the problems caused by dissolution and was prepared to ditch Cromwell and reverse Reformation.
• Henry was outraged by what he saw as impudence of rebels, never seriously considered compromise and refused to abandon Cromwell.
• Rebels were essentially loyal. Rebellion was peaceful and well organized. Rebels unwilling to fight against royal troops.
• Rebellion did not spread to South of England. Therefore no immediate danger to King in London.
• None of the great men of the North gave active support.
• Once rebels had gone home, Norfolk returned to the North. Some 178 people, including Aske and Lord Darcy executed for treason.